A new research report 'What do graduates want?' published today, reveals what over 2000 students studying at UK universities think about their future career prospects.

- 70% of students believe it is important to secure a graduate job before they finish university

- Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) students are more highly motivated than average when it comes to their career with 14% thinking it’s more important to secure a graduate role before they finish university compared with the average graduate

- Female students are slower to make career decisions, being 29% more likely than men to be unsure as to what they should do once they finish university. They are also more focused on academics - 14% more women than men think gaining a top grade at university is more important than getting a graduate job